VBA10401-R.3623.

VBA10401

REPAIR MANUAL

Copyrigh 2004 by Nikon Corporation. All Rights Reserved. !!

Printed in Japan February 2004

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Specifications
Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses

Effective pixels
CCD Image size (pixels)

6.1 million
23.7 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.31 million 3008 2000 (Large) 2240 1448 (Medium) 1504 1000 (Small)

Lens mount
Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D Other AF Nikkor

Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)

All functions supported All functions supported except autofocus and some exposure modes All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering and i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering, i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR, and autofocus Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Excluding lenses for F3AF

AI-P Nikkor

Non-CPU

* IX Nikkor lenses can not be used

Picture angle
Viewfinder Diopter adjustment Eyepoint Focusing screen
Frame coverage Magnification

Equivalent in 35-mm format is approximately 1.5 times lens focal length

Optical fixed pentaprism 1.6 +0.5 m 1 18 mm ( 1.0 m 1) Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines Approximately 95% of lens (vertical and horizontal) Approximately 0.75 (50-mm lens at infinity; 1.0 m 1)

Reflex mirror

Quick return

Lens aperture

Instant return with depth-of-field preview

Focus-area selection Can be selected from 5 focus areas

Lens servo
Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Manual focus (M)

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Autofocus

TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5 3.0 m / 1 8 9 10)
1 +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 C/68 F) Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Detection range AF-area mode

Focus lock

Exposure Metering Matrix

Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 3D color matrix metering (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
Weight center Meters active of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 12-mm circle in of frame 2.3-mm circle (about 1% of frame) centered on focus area

Center-weighted

Spot

Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 0 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) 3 20 EV (spot metering) lens, 20 C/68 F)

Exposure meter coupling CPU coupling Exposure control Operating mode Digital Vari-Program ( auto, portrait, landscape, close up, sports, night landscape, night portrait), programmed auto (P) with flexible program; shutter-priority auto (S); aperture priority auto (A); manual (M)
Exposure compensation 5 +5 EV in increments of 1 3 or 12 EV / Bracketing Exposure and / or flash bracketing (2 3 exposures in increments of 1 3 or 12 EV) / Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Shutter Speed
Sensitivity
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter 30 1 8000 s in steps of 1 3 or 12 EV, bulb, remote / /

200 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 3 EV /

White balance

Bracketing

Auto (TTL white-balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance 2 3 exposures in increments of 1

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, , , : auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: manual pop-up with button release Guide number ISO 200: approximately 15/49 (manual 17/56) (m / ft at 20 C/68 F) ISO 100: approximately 11/36 (manual 12/39)

Built-in Speedlight

Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL

X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1 5 00 s /

TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor (CPU lenses only) Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering or mode dial set to M) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering)

Available with SB-800 with CPU lens Available with such Speedlights as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s Range-priority manual Available with SB-800 , , : front curtain sync, red-eye reduction Sync modes : slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction , , : front curtain sync and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlights P, S, A, M: front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator
Accessory shoe Creative Lighting System

Auto aperture Non-TTL auto

3 +1 EV in increments of 1 3 or 12 EV / Lights when SB-series Speedlight such as 800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, 50DX, 28, 27, or 22s is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock with built-in Speedlight, SB-800, and SB-600. SB-800 and 600 also support Advanced Wireless Lighting.

Storage Media File system

Compression

Type I and II CompactFlash memory cards; Microdrives Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

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Self-timer

Electronically controlled timer with 2 20 s duration

When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (Digital Vari-Program, P, and S modes)
1.8, 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Depth-of-field preview
Monitor
Video output
External interface

Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

USB

Tripod socket
Firmware upgrades

14 (ISO)
Firmware can be upgraded by user

Power source

One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 Li-ion battery; charging voltage (MH-18 quick charger or optional MH-19 multi charger): 7.4 V DC Three CR2 lithium batteries (with MS-D70 battery holder) EH-5 AC adapter (available separately)

Dimensions (W H D) Approximately 140 111 78 mm (5.5 4.4 3.1)

Weight
Approximately 595 g (1 lb 5 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover

Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C (32 104 F) Less than 85% (no condensation) Humidity

Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fullycharged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C (68 F).

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Disassembly
WARNING

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After removing covers, be sure to discharge the main condenser the repair manuals. according to the instructions of

Due to an internal high voltage area, take extra care not to get an electric shock when detaching covers.

NoteWhen disassembling/(re)assembling, be sure to use the conductive mat (J5033) and wrist strap (J5033-5) for static protection of electrical parts. Before disassembling, be sure to remove batteries or AC power wires. When disassembling, make sure to memorize the processing state of wires and FPC, screws to be fixed and their types, etc. Because the low pass filter of the imaging CCD PCB is easily damaged, handle it with enough care.

1. Separate Front and Rear bodies

Bottom Cover

#692 #697 #6776

Open I/F cover

Bottom cover

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Rear cover Remove the TFT-PCB connection FPC from the connector.
TFT-PCB connection FPC

Take out 4 screws (#612). Remove the rear cover.

WARNING

Due to an internal high voltage area, take extra care not to get an electric shock when detaching the covers.

After removing the covers, be sure to discharge the main condenser according to the instructions of the repar manuals.

#6124

Rear cover

Discharge Main condenser Discharge the main condenser from its both ends.
2K/5W

Main condenser

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Disassemble Rear cover

#6052

#402 #403

#B431 #6782

#435 #437

#432

#413 #4262 #412 #421

#425

#423

#4042

#443 #444 #408 #409 #416

#1031

Black #420 #417 Gray

#414 #1071 #406

#418 #419 #668

#B2036 #6653 #6662

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Memory compression PCB Remove the USB gasket (#B481) from the memory compression PCB (#B2033). Remove the connection FPCs from each connector which are connected from the CF PCB, I/F PCB, main PCB, and CCD PCB. Remove the ferrite core (#1133) from I/F PCB connection FPC. Take out 4 screws (#679) to detach the memory compression PCB (#B2033).

#1133

I/F PCB connection FPC

Main PCB connection FPC

#B481

#B2033

CF PCB connection FPC

#6794

CCD PCB connection FPC

CCD-PCB unit Remove the CCD-PCB connection harness.

CCD-PCB connection harness

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Take out 4 screws (#669) to detach the CCD PCB unit (#B3031).
#6694

#B3031

DC/DC PCB Remove the solders of 10 wires. Disconnect 3 connectors. Take out 4 screws (#679) to detach DC/DC PCB (#B1030).
Black: Top cover GND Gray: SB PCB Red: SB PCB Blue: Battery contactOrange: Battery contact+ #1065 #6794 #1059 Black : I/F PCB Red : I/F PCB #B1030 Black: SB PCB Brown: Front body FPC Brown: Main PCB #1025

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Covers SB pop-up Cut the tracing film sheet, etc into the below size of piece. Then insert it into the clearance of the top cover pop-up part as shown right, and pop it up by sliding the sheet in the direction of the arrow.

Approx.2cm

Approx. 4cm

First, remove the front cover (#B24).

#6112

#608

#28 #776

#6112

#B26 #B24

#124 #631 #121 #684 #659

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Top Cover
Remove the solders of 8 wires. Remove FPC#1026 from the connector.
Black2 : Buzzer

Black Gray White Orange

Blue2 : Main PCB

: Lighting unit
#1026

Take out 6 screws to detach the top cover (#B23). The eyepiece frame (#B271) comes off, too.
#B23

#613

#642

642

#635

618

618

#B271

External LCD unit

6132

Illuminator sw part
Both-sided adhesive tape on backside of FPC

Remove soldering bridges. Lift up the illuminator sw part

from the bosses(hub). Take out 2 screws(#613) to detach the External LCD (#B2006).

Boss2

Soldering bridges

#B2006

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SB upper case Press the pop-up lever A part of the top cover unit so that the built-in SB pops up. Take out 2 screws (#631). Push from beneath the hooking lever of the SB upper case as shown in Fig.1 . Then slide 2 hooks in the direction of the arrow to remove the lever. Deactivate pop-up of the SB lower case unit, and remove the SB upper case. Fig.2)

Pop-up lever A part

Hooking lever

SB upper case

Fig.1

#6312

SB lower case unit

Fig.2

Lighting unit PCB

Unsolder Shield wires

Red: Lighting unit control PCB White: Lighting unit control PCB Tape (#709)

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Remove Lighting unit control PCB, connection FPC, and Shield wires

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#742 #607 Tapes (#7092) Connection FPC #742

Black Red White

Lighting unit control PCB

Shield wires

SB lower case unit Remove wire-holding screw/Unsolder wires

#646

Yellow: SB pop-up SW Green: SB pop-up SW

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Remove Flash-up spring

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Unhook the Flash-up spring (#305). Take out the screw (#646) and remove the Flash-up spring (#305).
#305

#646

Remove SB lower case unit

Pull each wire out of holes. Losen 2 hooks of the collar (#308) to remove it. Remove the SB case axle (#306). Detach the SB lower case unit from the top cover.
SB lower case unit

#306

#308 #308 2 hooks

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Mode dial PCB unit, Remote control unit, Top cover FPC
Remove attaching screws, soldering bridges
#642 #635 #6082

Solder: Pop-up solenoid

5 soldering bridges

Detach Mode dial PCB and Remote control unit from Top cover FPC

Tape (#733) Remote control unit

Black: DC/DC PCB Top cover FPC

3 soldering bridges

Both-sided adhesive tape (#464)

Remote control unit Mode dial PCB

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Mode dial unit, Release button, Power-supply dial, other small parts
Mode dial unit
#142

#386 #339

#463 #387 #350 #351 #340

#453 #452 #352

Power-supply dial

#340 #347 #348

#788 #766 #326

#640

#6042

#381

Accessory shoe, Shoe mold unit, Outer LCD window, other small parts
Shoe base #318

Shoe mold unit Outer LCD window #3112

#338

#321 #322 #6544

#3372

#3362

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Preview SW unit

Remove the solders of 3 wires as shown right, and take out the screw (#649) to detach the preview SW unit.
Preview SW unit #649

Yellow Green Blue

Disconnect from Connectors Remove the FPC , , and from each connector in order.

Separate Front and Rear bodies

#6344 Rear body

Front body

#6993

#646

#6423

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2. Front Body
Disconnect Connectors Disconnect the FPC , , , and from each connector in order.

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#B1008 #B2163 #1026

#B1025

Eyepiece unit Metering FPC unit Take out 2 screws (#631) so that the eyepiece unit (#B261) with the Metering FPC unit(#B2008) attached can be removed.
#B2008 #2912

#B2008 #B261

#290

#6312

#B261 Note: The eyepiece unit (#B261) and Metering FPC unit (#B2008) is attached with the adhesive. Unless replacement is necessary, do NOT disassemble them. In case of disassembling them or turning the screws (#291), AE CCD position adjustment (ref. Assembly Chapter) is necessary.

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Penta unit
#B4 Adhesive #6422 #256

#6422 #255

#283

#B277

#B1021

#280

#282

#B279 #1046 #739

#278 #280 #B279

#G9

#297

#G3

#284

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Main PCB

Remove the front body FPC (#B1009) from the connector. Remove the solders and soldering bridges of 7 wires.
Blue2: Top cover FPC

#B1009

Yellow: A/M change sw

Black: A/M change sw

Soldering bridge

Brown:DC-DC

Black:AF motor Red:AF motor

Take out the screws (#658 and #632) to detach the main PCB (#B2001) from the front plate. Remove the connection FPC (#B1004) from the connector.

#632

#B2001

#658

#B1004 Connector (backside)

Front plate

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AF sensor unit
6363

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Take out 3 screws (#636) with Hexagonal wrench, and remove the AF sensor unit (#B2163). 3 springs (#170) come off, too.
#728

AF sensor unit #B2163

1703

Shutter unit

Remove the solders of 6 wires. Take out the screws (#607 and #627) to detach the shutter unit (#B31).

#607 #B31 #627

Purple Pink White

Gray

Brown Orange

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Inner LCD unit

Remove the tape (#797). Take out 2 screws (#653) to remove the inner LCD unit (#B2010).
#B2010

#6532

#797

Front body FPC

Front body FPC #1009

Brown Fmin Red:Mg

Black Fmin

Soldering bridges

Blue:Mg

GreenSQ YellowSQ OrangeSQ Soldering bridges

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Aperture control unit

Procedure 1.Take out 3 screws (#642). 2. Remove the screw (#661), spring (#214) and lever (#254). 3.Lock the mirror-up lever (#203) with the preview locking lever (#222). 4.When the aperture lever is pressed down with finger, the aperture coupling lever (#207) moves in the direction of arrow ( ). 5.In state of 4., remove the aperture control unit (#B241) by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow ( ) while letting the arm (#B241) escape.

Front body viewed from the bottom

Lock #203 with this lever. #222 #203

#6423

#B241

Aperture lever

#B241 Arrow Arrow

#254 #214 #661

#207 Arm of #B241

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AF driving unit Lens release button Vertical lever Horizontal lever

#642 #621

#115 #119
#B116

First, remove the horizontal lever (#193).

#B172

#630 #6372 #122 #191

#185 #195

#193 #630

Bayonet unit A/M-change SW unit

#642

Soldering bridge of #126 and #114

#126

#B125

#114 #123 #607 #B2113 #6452 #189 #132 #135 #131 #6485 #1133 #111

#660

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Aperture lever unit F-min Switch unit Preview locking lever unit

#190 #206 #203

#207 #210 #208 #639

#209

#212 #642 #213

#205 #375

#375

#222 #134 #133 #202 #223 #221 #652 #224

#624

Mirror unit

#B2231

Note that 2 pins (#199) and the pin (#236) are attached with the Super X.(C-8008B)

#234

#238

#239 #199 #236

#199

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3. Rear body
IF-PCB Take out 2 screws (#610) to remove the IF-PCB from the rear body.
#6102 Rear body

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IF-PCB

Remove the connection FPC (#1061) from the rear body pin. #1061

#1059 Bottom Base unit #75 #73 #691

Secondary battery unit

#6332

#6102

#66

#B103 #6354

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CF-PCB Take out 2 screws (#635) to remove the CF-PCB and CF ground plate (#469).

CF-PCB

#6352

#B467

#B1034

#467

Remove FPC by pulling aside in the direction of the arrow.

#6632 #1064

Rear body

Main condenser Remove the solders of 2 wires (pink and blue) on the SB-PCB of the front of the rear body.
Remove the 2 wires (pink and blue) as described left while setting aside by passing them through this hole. #7542

Blue:Main condenser
SB-PCB

#1043

Pink:Main condenser

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Main-SWFPC
Soldering bridge

#B1002

Remove the soldering bridges on the sub-PCB (#B1002) to detach the main-SW FPC (#B1011).

#B1011 Both-sided adhesive tape on backside of FPC

SB-PCB / Sub-PCB
Remove the soldering bridges on the sub-PCB (#B1002) and solders of 8 wires.
Black:SB PCB Red:SB PCB Blue:SQ motor Orange:SQ motor Brown:
Yellow: Distinguish SW

AF assist lamp
Blue: AF assist lamp

Green: Distinguish SW

Soldering bridge

#664

Take out the screw (#664) and 2 screws (#684) so that the sub-PCB (#B1002) and SB-PCB (#B1041) are detached. The AF assist lamp (#B325) comes off, too.

#B1041 #B1002
#1065 Set aside by passing through the hole of the rear body.

#6842

#B325

Rear body

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Separate SB-PCB from Sub-PCB Remove the soldering bridges of Sub-SB connection FPC (#1015). Remove the connection FPC (#1065) from the connector.
Soldering bridges #1015

#B1002

Connector #1065

SB PCB

Soldering bridges Black

#1015

#6422

#B1041

Red Black Red Gray

#109

SQ unit
#6272

#633

#B91

Rear body bottom

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Main-/Sub- command dial unt

#6162

#368

Main command dial

#B367

#6142

#B377

Sub-command dial

Rear body small parts

#643 #492 #6712 #1572 #493 #491 #B1055

#6172

#6422 #156

#146 #150

#6172

#145 #149

#608

#764 #7622

#160 #761

#765

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Assembly/Adjustment
NOTE: For undescribed tapes and sponges in"Assembly" section, refer to"other tapes/sponges" on page A44-45 and PARTS LIST.

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Grease: LEN317A Apply to the inner diameter where to put #199 in. #B2231

#234

1. Front body
Mirror unit
#238 #239 #199 #236

#199

With being mirror-up as shown right, assemble the pins and apply C-8008B Adhesive: Super X) on each pin.

#236

Do NOT allow the adhesive to be forced out on the head of #199. Adhesive: C-8008B Adhesive: C-8008B

#119 #236 Apply the adhesive only on 1/4 periphery of the pin on mount side.

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Aperture lever unit F-minSW Preview locking lever unit

#190

Grease:LEN317A Inner diameter of #203, #207, and #208

#206 #203 #209

#207 #208 #210

Grease: MZ-800S Overall of #209 and #210

#639
#212 #375 #375
#642

#205

#213

#1114 #1115
#134 #133

#222 #224

#202

#624 #652

#223 #221

Brown

Black

Position for hooking spring

#3752
#212

#205

Black (short)

Black (long)

#213

Assemble Preview locking lever unit

#624 624

The edge touches the front plate when positioning.

#202 202

Front plate

#224 position after assembling

#221 221

Grease:LEN317A Apply to periphery of shaft

#212

Grease:MZ-800S #223 223 Apply to overall

Longer part comes upwards.
#222 222

#224 224

Grease: LEN317A Apply to inner diameter

Spring hooking shaft #205

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Aperture control unit 1. Turn the sequence white gear of the aperture control unit in the direction indicated by the arrow, and position the arm as shown in Fig. . 2. Place #248 in center of movement of range, and lock it with #249. (ref. Fig. 3. Lock the lever (#203) with #222. (ref. Fig. 4. While holding the aperture lever down with finger, insert the arm between #207 and #203, then take finger off the lever. ref. Fig. 5. Attach 3 screws (#642). ref. Fig. and 6. Release the locked lever (#222).
Fig. Fig.

Aperture control unit Aperture lever

#248

#249

Lock Release Arm #207 203 222

Fig.

Fig. 6422 642 Direction for positioning

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AF driving unit Preview lever brake

Grease: LEN317A Apply a little on sliding surface

After screwing the spring (#214), hook it to #254.

254

214

661

#6372

6372

214 661 Position #B172 by following the direction and screw it.

172

A/M change SW Lens release button

#642 #126

#B116

#B125

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Vertical lever Assemble by the following order. #122#191#630 Note: Be careful NOT to bend the contact blade of the lens release SW.
191 Lens release SW comes on the lever. #630 #122

Grease: LEN317A Apply to inner diameter of #122 and #191

Horizontal lever
Grease:LEN317A

630

193

Insert the U-shaped part of #193 into the groove of the AF driving shaft (#185).

#185 #195 Position for hooking spring

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Bayonet unit AF lens contacts

Grease: LEN317A #114 #B2113 #123 #607 #111 #189 #132 #6422 #6485 #1123

#131 #135

#1123

#660

A/M change SW cover unit

#642

#621

Yellow

#115 #119

Black

#126

Soldering bridge of #126 and #114

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Height adjustment of AF coupling shaft

Set the A/M change cam (#122) to AF side. (i.e. The AF coupling shaft (#185) sticks out of the bayonet.) Adjust the height of the AF coupling shaft (#185) with the screw (#625) so that it becomes 1.70.15mm. After the adjustment, fix the screw (#625) with screw lock.

#625 Adhesive: Screw lock

#185

1.70.15mm Bayonet mount

#122 A/M change cam

Height adjustment of Aperture lever

Measure the height of the aperture lever by using the tool (J18004). Standard: 3.40.1mm In case the value is out of standard, make an adjustment by bending the circled part. Be careful NOT to bend the inner part of the lever when adjusting!

3.40.1mm

Aperture lever

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Front body FPC

#1009 Brown Fmin Red:Mg Black Fmin

Soldering bridges

Blue:Mg

GreenSQ YellowSQ OrangeSQ Soldering bridge

Inner LCD unit Attach the sponge (#295) on the front plate (#22). Attach the inner LCD unit (#B2010) with 2 screws (#653). Attach the tape (#797)
Attachment of #797
#B2010 #22

#6532

#797
#295

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Shutter unit
#607 #627

Attach the shutter unit (#B31) with the screws (#607 and #627).

#B31

Make soldering bridges and solder wires.

Make an arrangement of wires and attach 2 pieces of tapes.

#713

Purple Pink White

Gray

Wire arrangement

Orange Brown

#773 Protect F-min sw

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AF sensor unit

Attach 3 screws (#636) with Hexagonal wrench to screw up but not tight, then give it about 1 turn counterclockwise.

6363

#728

AF sensor unit
#B2163

1703

Horizontal lever (#193)

AF sensor unit
#B2163 FPC

Attach #728 so that the FPC of AF sensor unit can be protected.

#728

Position for attaching #728

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Main PCB
Connect the FPC (#B1004) to the connector of the main FPC (#B2001), then fix it on the front plate unit with 2 screws (#658 and #632).

#632

#B2001

#658

#B1004 Connector (backside)

Front plate unit

Connect the front body FPC (#B1009) to the connector. Solder each wire and make solderign bridges for them.

#B1009

Blue2 Top cover FPC Yellow A/M change SW Black A/M change SW Brown DC-DC PCB Soldering bridges

BlackAF motor Red AF motor

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Penta unit
#B4 #6422 #256

Longer hole #255 #6422

#283

#B277

#B1021

#280 Longer hole of #283

#282 #1046 #739

#B279

#278 #280

#B279

#G9

Adhesive: C-8008B

#297

#G3

#284

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Angle adjustment of Main mirror and sub-mirror *Tools required: 1.Main mirror 45Inspection and Adjustment
Collimator (J19002) Reflection mirror (J18362 Optical parallel (J18037 Hexagonal wrench
Collimator J18037 Bayonet

2. Sub-mirror 47.75 Inspection and Adjustment

Collimator (J19002) Sub-Mirror 45 deg. inspection tool J18324 Hexagonal wrench
Collimator

J18324 Bayonet

Eccentric pin for the main mirror J18362 Main mirror Eccentric pin for the submirror Sub-mirror

* Standard:

Width of line indicates deviation.

Main mirror Left-right deviation Up-down deviation Distortion 8or less 30 or less 10

Sub-mirror
Up-down

+15 -50' 8or less

Reference line Left-right

* Note:

Before and after the adjustment, check the accuracy by moving the main mirror up- and downwards a few times. Check for the up-down deviation. In case the deviation is out of standard, make an adjustment by turning the eccentric pin for the sub-mirror with Hexagonal wrench. In case the deviations of up-down and left-right are out of standard, the front plate unit or mirror unit is regarded as malfunctioning. In case check or adjust only front body, check again after attach the front body to the rear body.

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Eyepiece unit Metering FPC unit

Attach the eyepiece unit (#B261) with 2 screws (#631). Attach the metering FPC unit (#B2008) and the spring (#290) temporarily with 2 screws (#291).
#B2008 #2912

Position the metering FPC unit by following the direction, then attach it lightly with screws (first , then ). Give the screws ( and ) about 3.5 turns counterclockwise.

Direction for positioning

#290

#6312

#B261

FPC connections

#B1008 No slack

#1026

#1025 #B2163

2 pieces of tape (#709)

Note: Slack here catches the rear body when it is attached.

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2. Rear body
Rear body small parts
#643 #492 #6712 #1572 RED BLACK #493 #491 GREEN

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#6172

#6422 Pass 2 wires of the distinguish SW (yellow/ green) through this hole to come out upward. #6172 #156

#146 #B1055 YELLOW #150

#145 #149

#608

#764 #7622

#160 #761

#765

Arrange 2 wires of the battery contacts (Orange and Blue) in the side groove of the rear body (as shown by the above dotted line), and cover them with #160.

Orange GREEN Blue YELLOW

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SQ unit

#633 #6272

#B91

Bottom of rear body

Main-/Sub- Command Dial unit

Arrange 2 wires of the distinguish SW (yellow and green) as follows.

#6162

#368

Main command dial

#B367

#6142 Sub-command dial #B377

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SB PCB / Sub-PCB Assemble the SB PCB (#B1041), sub-SB connection FPC (#1015), and SB-PCB holder (#109) with 2 screws (#642). Make soldering bridges and solder 5 wires.

Soldering bridges #1015 #6422 Black #B1041 Red #109 Black Red Gray

Connect the connection FPC (#1065) to the connector of the sub-PCB (#B1002).Make soldering bridges of the sub-SB connection FPC (#1015).

Assemble the sub-PCB (#B1002) and the SB-PCB (#B1041) with 2 screws (#664 and #684) into the rear body.

Soldering bridges

#1015

#664 #B1041 #B1002

#1065 Pass through the hole of rear body.

#6842

#1065 Connector

#B325 Screw #B1002 together with 1 screw.

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Make soldering bridges on the sub-PCB (#B1002) and solder 8 wires.

Black :SB-PCB Red:SB-PCB Blue SQ motor Orange SQ motor Brown AF assist illuminator AF assist Blue illuminator

Yellow Identification

SW

Green Identification SW

Soldering bridges

Note: Do NOT let 4 wires (black, red, blue, and orange) be on the right side of the dotted line by exceeding it.

Main SW FPC Attach the main SW FPC (#B1011) on the sub-PCB (#B1002), and make soldering bridges of them.
Soldering bridges

#B1002

#B1011

Positioning pin

Main condenser
Pass 2 wires (pink and blue) through this hole of the main condenser (#1043) to come out to the front side of the rear body. #7542 Direction for positioning Solder 2 wires (pink and blue) on the front SB PCB of the rear body.

#1043

Blue :Main condenser

Attach with the polarity identification mark upwards.
SB PCB :Main condenser

Pink

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CF PCB unit Attach the CF PCB unit (#B1034) on the CF PCB retainer (#B467) with 2 screws (#663). Connect the connection FPC (#1064) to the connector of #B1034.
#B467

#6632 #B1034

#1064

Assemble the CF PCB unit and CF ground plate (#469) into rear body with 2 screws (#635).

#6352 CF PCB unit

#469

Assemble the FPC by releasing it in the direction of the arrow.

Rear body

Assemble by pulling the FPC in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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Bottom base plate Secondly battery Attach the IF PCB GND plate (#75) with 2 screws (#610). Attach the secondary battery (#1059) with the retaining spring (#73) and spring (#691). Attach the bottom PCB (#66) and the DC-DC shielding plate (#B103) with 4 screws (#635) and 2 screws (#633).
#73 #691 #1059 #6102 #75

#1059

#75 #73

#691

#6332

6102

Direction for positioning

#66

#B103

#6354

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IF PCB unit Attach the IF PCB retaining plate (#72) on the IF PCB (#1035) with 2 screws (#610). Solder 2 wires (red and black). Attach the IF PCB shielding plate (#76) by making soldering bridges. Adhere 2 IF gaskets (#77) to #76. Atatch the connection FPC (#1061) to the connector.

IF PCB (#1035)

Red Black

#72

#610 #772 #1061 #76

Soldering bridges

Attach the IF PCB unit to rear body with 2 screws (#610).

Rear body

#6102

The connection FPC (#1061) comes front side.

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Mount the front body on the rear body

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Do NOT pinch wires and FPCs. Attach screws by the following order. #6423 #6344 #6993
#6344

#6423

#6993

Direction for positioning to attach the front plate.

#227 #B225 #714 #649

Arrange FPCs of the inner LCD by putting them into the clearance between rear body and eyepiece.

Preview SW Adjustment

Press the lever (#224) with screw driver, etc from the bottom of the body so that it touches the uppermost part.

#B225 #652

Adhesive: Screw lock

In the state of , make an adjustment by turning the screw #652 so that #227 and #B225 slightly touch with each other. Adhere the screw (#652) with screw lock.
#227

Note: Preview switch blade is easily bent, so handle it with care.

#222

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Inspection and Adjustment of Body back

"0" positioning of the dial gauge

0" position of D70

Surface plate

Put the tool (J18001-1) on the surface plate, and set the dial gauge to "0". Turn the index ring to shift the position by "0.47 mm" from "0" that was set in . (This position is "0" of D70.) Measure the body back based on "0" reference position of the index ring.

Measure 4 parts from the bayonet face to the CCD-PCB

attaching face.

Standard:48.20.015mm/ Parallelism: within 0.015mm In case it is out of standard, make an adjustment

by loosening screws that attach the front and rear bodies, or by putting the washer(s) on the contact surface between the front body and rear body.
Parts to be measured

Note: For some bodies, washer(s) are already put on the attaching face of the CCD-PCB. There is an indication of the mark in red at the following 2 positions. 1. Indication: on the camera body side of the CCD-PCB attaching face PurposeTo adjust the height of the camera body By adding the measured value to the thickness of washers, check if it is within the standard (48.20.015mm). 2. Indication: on the CCD-PCB attaching face PurposeTo adjust the height of the CCD-PCB When the CCD PCB is replaced, remove the washers.

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Arrange the brown wire that was soldered on the main PCB (ref. Page A11).

Brown wire

Arrange each FPC.

#1026

#1025 #1061

Connect each FPC to the connectors in the order of , , and .

Front body FPC Arrenge this FPC inside of front body FPC

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DC-DC PCB Attach the DC-DC PCB (#B1030) with 4 screws (#679). Solder 9 wires. Connect the connection FPC (#1065), connection FPC (#1025), and secondary battery (#1059) to each connector of #B1030.
Brown: Front body FPC Gray: SB PCB Red: SB PCB Blue: Battery contactOrange: Battery contact+ Black :I/F PCB Red :I/F PCB #1059 #B1030 Black: SB PCB Brown:Main PCB #1025

#1065

#6794

Wire arrangement

#B1030

Solder 7 wires.

Green Blue

Yellow

Brown

Blue Yellow Green

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Inspection and adjustment of AE CCD Alignment

Procedure
#B1011

3rd soldering bridge counting from bayonet side

To prevent short circuit, attach the grip (#B26) with the screw (#631). Connect 2 parts of the main SW FPC unit (#B1011) with jumpers. 2 parts = Red line as shown right i.e. at lower left of the release SW and the 3rd soldering bridge counting from the bayonet side. Connect the camera and PC with the communication tool (J61205) and MC-31 (J19109). (ref. Page A35-A36 Provide power to camera via AC adapter EH-5. Note: Be careful of short circuit where there is no cover. Start up the inspection and adjustment software for D70 (J18361), and select "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT FOR AECCD POSITION" then "CCD ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT". By following instructions on PC, make the position adjustment of AECCD by 3 screws. Select CCD SLANT INSPECTION of the adjustment software and make an inspection. After the adjustment, fix the AECCD by applying Aron Y-direction alpha (super glue) slightly. Remove the communication tool (J61205). Remove the jumper wire of . Take out the screw (#631) and grip (#B26). Outer LCD Attach the outer LCD (#B2006) with 2 screws (#613). Assemble the illumination SW unit by aligning 2 bosses. Make soldering bridges.
#6132
Adjustable screw

Lower left of release SW

#B26
Adhesive: Aron alpha

#631

X-direction Adjustable screw

Illumination SW unit

Boss2

Soldering bridges

#B2006

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Outer LCD window, Shoe mold unit, Accessory shoe, other small parts

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Grease: MZ-800S Apply to inner diameter of hole Grease: OS-30MF

Hole for Exposure compensation button

Shoe base #318

Position for applying grease on top cover

Outer LCD window

Shoe mold unit #3112

#338

#321

#322 #6544 Attach #336 and #337 without leaving any space at A part.

#3372

#3362 A part

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Power-supply dial, Release button, Mode dial unit, other small parts
#640 #452
Adhesive: Crazy glue at 7 parts Grease LEN317A

#453

Mask (#142)

Mode dial unit

Backside of Rear cover

Grease: LEN317A

#386 #339

Apply to 2 parts of inner diameter AdhesiveC-8008B

#463 #387 #351 #350

#340 #453 #452 #766 #326 #352 Power-supply dial

#340 #347 #348

#788 #640

AdhesiveC-8008B

#6042 #788

#381 Position for attaching #788

Backside of Top cover

Front side of Top cover

Max 1mm

GreaseLEN317A

Grease application of Power-supply dial

0.51.5mm

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Top cover FPC, Remote control unit, Mode dial PCB Attach Mode dial PCB and Remote control unit to Top cover FPC

Tape (#733)

Remote control unit

Black: DC/DC PCB Top cover FPC

3 soldering bridges

Both-sided adhesive tape (#464)

Remote control unit Mode dial PCB

Attaching screws, soldering bridges

#642 #635 #6082

Solder: Pop-up solenoid

Direction for positioning the mode dial PCB

5 soldering bridges

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SB lower case unit

Attach SB lower case unit
GreaseMZ-800S

Mount the SB lower case unit on the top cover. Insert the collar (#308) by following the direction as shown in Fig.1, and fix it with 2 hooks. Insert the SB case axle (#306) in the top cover. Pass each wire throuth the hole of the collar (#308).

SB lower case unit

GreaseMZ-800S GreaseMZ-800S

#306 #306

#308 Direction for attaching the collar (#308) Fig.1 #308 2 hooks

Attach Flash-up spring

Attach the Flash-up spring (#305) and fix it with the screw (#646). Hook the Flash-up spring (#305) by following the direction of the arrow.
#305

#646

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#646

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Yellow: SB pop-up SW Green:SB pop-up SW

Lighting unit PCB Arrange shield wires, Attach lighting unit control PCB
#742 #607 Tapes (#7092) Connection FPC

#742

Black Red White

Lighting unit control PCB Shield wires Arrangement of shield wires

Thinner part Thicker part Do NOT interfere the solenoid.

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Red: Lighting unit control PCB White: Lighting unit control PCB Tape (#709)

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Fiber optics NoteBoth ends of the fiber optics are just pinched in individual parts, and not adhered.

SB upper case Attach the SB uper case on the SB lower case.Fig.1 By pushing the pop-up lever A part of the top cover unit, activate pop-up of the built-in SB. Confirm that the hooking lever of the SB upper case is hooked to 2 holes.Fig.2 Attach 2 screws (#631).

Position for attaching #304 #3042

SB upper case

Pop-up lever A part Fig.2

#3042

Hooking lever

#6312

Fig.1

SB lower case unit

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Top cover Assemble the eyepiece frame (#B271) by putting the diopter adjusting lever at the lowermost position. After pushing outside the AE/AF lock button from the inside of the top cover, assemble the top cover (#B23). After assembling the top cover, slide the diopter adjusting lever to check the movement of the diopter adjustment lens. Also, check the clicking feeling of the AE/AF lock button, too.

AE/AF lock button

#B23

#B271

Diopter adjusting lever

Attach 6 screws.
#613

#642

#642

#635

#618

#618

Solder 9 wires. Connect FPC (#1026) to the connector.

Black2 :Buzzer

Black Gray White Orange

SB lighting unit

Blue2 :Main PCB

#1026

BlackTop cover GND

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Covers Assemble the front cover (#B24) at the last stage.

Pop the SB lighting unit up and attach it with 2 screws (#611). #6112 #608

#28

#6112

#B26 #B24

#124 #631 #121 #684 #659

Gap adjustment of SB lighting unit In case it is out of standard, pop the SB unit up and make an adjustment by turning the adjusting dial with Hexagonal wrench.
Standard 0 0.5mm

Adjusting dial

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Accuracy inspection and adjustment (Camera body) To connect to PC, as shown below, connect MC-31 (J19109) to the connector of RS232 on PC, then attach the communications tool (newly prepared as RP) (J61205) to the connection FPC of camera. (Refer to next page for how to connect J61205)

Stabilized power supply Set value 9.0V 0.5 5.0A or AC adapter EG-5
AECCD
Connection FPC Battery tool J61197 J61205

alignment tool (J15411)

Note: When checking battery check, be sure to use the battery tool (J61167).

Note) When connecting to PC by the communications tool (J61205) with the memory compression PCB attached, be sure to remove the -marked FPC from the connector on Page A41. In case of 9 pin type terminal of RS232C, connect by using 25 pins-9 pins converting connector. But this is not provided by RJ, so use goods on the market.

J19109

To RS232C terminal

Flash meter Not prepared as RJ

Shutter tester (EF-8000, etc)

AF50/1.4D

J18361 D70 inspection and adjustment software

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How to connect communications tool (J61205)

Connect the communications tool (J61205) to MC-31 (J19109).
J61205

J19109

Attach the communications tool temporarily to the body A with the screw (6K010-049) which is included in package. Loosen the screw (6K010-049)and screw it lightly again at the position where the shaft C of the body can enter in the hole B of the communications tool. Note: Do NOT tighten screw completely.

6K010-049

Pinch the contact part of the connection FPC with the communications tool to make a connection.

Connection FPC

Connection is completed. Note: This tool is fixed with just a one screw, so handle the camera very carefully when the tool is attached.

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D70 Inspection and Adjustment Software (J18354)

This inspection and adjustment software runs on Windows. Install the software by following the below procedure. The following operating environment is required for installing this program on PC.
PC OS CPU RAM (memory) HD Monitor resolution Interface IBM PC/AT compatible Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows 98, Windows 95 80486 100MHz Pentium 1.2GHz 32MB or more 6MB-or-more free disk space is required when installing 800600 pixels or more Serial Interface USB Interface is not available.

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As long as the above hardware requirements are met, any PC such as desktop or laptop, etc is available.

<Notice on start-up> When starting this program, close all the other applications. If some other applications are running, this program may not be activated.

<Procedure for installation> The file (D70SOFT.EXE) of this program is provided via FD or e-mail. Because this is the self-extracting file, decompress the file before installing, following the next procedure. 1. Create a folder for installation under a name you like and PC drive. (e.g.) C:\D70

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3. Double-click on the pasted file to display the following screen. Press the OK button, then decompression starts.

4. When the decompression of file is finished, the file (D70.EXE) is created.

5. The installation is completed.

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1. Double-click the file (D70.EXE), then the Inspection & Adjustment program for D70 starts.

2. To display in Japanese, select the radio button "JAPANESE" in "LANGUAGE" in the lower right-hand corner of the screen ". However, this is not properly viewed in the OS in English version

3. When the "HISTORY" button at the lower-left is pressed, the program version will be displayed.

4. Select each item button according to operation. Follow the instructions on the next screen that will be shown after pressing the item button. 5. To finish the program, press the "Close ()" button in the right-hand corner of the screen or "QUIT.".

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AE inspection and adjustment AE CCD alignment inspection and adjustment ref. Page A26 for details AE accuracy inspection and adjustment Aperture accuracy inspection Adjustment for battery check level (Use the battery tool (J61197) and stabilized power supply. Built-in SB flash inspection and adjustment Tools requiredref. Page A35. Inspection on Battery check indications After the battery check adjustment, input each voltage of the below into camera, and check the indications of the outer LCD. Note: Make an inspection by switching the voltage in the order of - .
Outer LCD indication Set voltage of Stabilized power supply 9.00V 7.98V0.1V 7.85V0.1V Blink 7.80V0.1V 8.23V0.1V 8.15V0.1V 8.05V0.1V

Built-in SB flash inspection and adjustment Set the distance between camera and flash meter to 1 m, and inspect and adjust the light volume of the builtin SB. (ref. adjustment software for details) AF inspection and adjustment
Note: When using the adjustment software for the first time, prepare 5 camera of D70 and input the average

value of the 5 cameras, which was measured when checking the AF accuracy, in "WRITING OF AF ADJ. LENS OFFSET VALUE" on the main menu. AF accuracy inspection and adjustment (Make all the following adjustments.) YAW, PITCH inspection and adjustment LARK adjustment (inc. CCD output adjustment) Tools required 1. When adjusting for all adjustment items ref. Page A35. 2. When inspecting AF accuracy AF adjustment lens (J18266) AF adjusting tool (J15259 Lens holder for F4 (J15280) AF chartJ18344 Chart illuminator for AFJ15264 3. When adjusting YAW, PITCH YAW, PITCH toolJ18230 4. When adjusting LARK The above tool when inspecting AF accuracy
Note: After the adjustment ends, arrange the connection FPC inside the cover. Connection FPC

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CCD PCB unit Attach the CCD dust-proof seal (#56). Assemble the CCD PCB unit (#B3031) with 4 screws (#669).
Note In case there are washers inserted between the rear body and the CCD PCB unit, follow the instructions of Page A23. Note In case spacers are attached at A parts of the CCD PCB unit, mount the CCD PCB unit without removing them. Red mark is indicated on the attachment surface.) If there are no indications at A parts, spacers are unnecessary.
#B3031

Direction for positioning

#6694

A parts

#56

Attach the CCD PCB connection harness to the connector.

Memory compression PCB

CCD PCB connection harness

Assemble the memory compression PCB (#B2033) and attach it with 4 screws (#679). Attach the USB gasket (#B481) on the memory compression PCB. Put the ferrite core (#1133) on I/F PCB connection FPC. Connect the connection FPCs, which are connected from CF PCB, I/F PCB, main PCB, and CCD PCB to each connector.
I/F PCB connection FPC

#1133

Main PCB connection FPC When adjusting camera body, remove this FPC. ref. Page A35.
#B481

#B2033

#6794
CF PCB connection FPC

CCD PCB connection FPC

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Rear cover
#6052 #435 #437 #432 #402 #403

#B431

#6782

#413 #4262 #425 #423

#412 #421

#1031

#443 #444 #408 #416

#4042

Direction for positioning

#410 #409

Adhesive: Crazy glue

#420 #417 #1071 #418 #419 Direction for positioning #B2036 #6653

Black Gray

#668

#414

#406

#6662

Attach the rear cover with 4 screws (#612).

Rear cover

#6124

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TFT-PCB connection FPC

Bottom cover
#692 #697 #6776

After the bottom cover is attached, store the I/F cover.

Infinity alignment & adjustment

Replace the finder screen with the infinity focus check screen (J15410), and use the reference lens (J18010) and read the value. In case it is out of standard, increase or decrease washers (#297A or#297B) for adjustments.
"0" position Standard: 0.07mm1 scale 0.01mm Value of J18010 +0.07 -0.07 +0.08 +0.15 -0.08 -0.15 +0.15 or more; -0.15 or less Adjustment Adjustment unnecessary if within standard Decrease washers (#297) (for thinning) Increase washers (#297) (for thickening) Check if Front body or Penta box is not deformed.

J18010

Reference line

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Necessary adjustments on PC when parts are replaced

1. Adjustment software
Adjustments of Parts to be replaced Shutter unit

AE CCD position

AE accuracy

Aperture Adjustment Inspection and accuracy for battery adjustment for inspection check level built-in SB
light volume

AF accuracy

EEPROM fixed values

Main FPC

AF sensor unit

Top cover or SB lower case unit

DC/DC PCB unit

Metering FPC unit

Aperture control PCB unit

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2. Shooting image adjustment software

Adjustments of Parts to be replaced Shutter unit

Sensitivity

Gr/Gb
compensation

Sensitivity ratio

CCD black point defect

CCD white point defect

TFT view angle

ADJ (R/B filter)

compensation compensation

CCDPCB EEPROM Flash up

TFT EEPROM Flashram up

Upgrade RISC firmware

Main PCB unit

AF sensor unit

DC/DC PCB unit

Metering FPC unit Memory compression PCB CF PCB

*1.

I/F PCB

CCD PCB unit TFT PCB or TFT monitor

*2.

*1. Check the type of TFT monitor (NEW or OLD) befor execute " TFT EEPROM Flash up". The type is mentioned on the label of TFT monitor. (NEW=262CGX405**** or later ) *2. Execute " TFT EEPROM Flash up" first, then adjust "TFT view angle. Check the type of TFT monitor (NEW or OLD) befor execute " TFT EEPROM Flash up". The type is mentioned on the label of TFT monitor. (NEW=262CGX405**** or later )

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1. Summary When D70 shooting image-related, TFT display-related and listed parts on Page A36 are replaced, be sure to make an adjustment by the shooting image adjustment software for D70 (J65048). The details of its function and how to use this software are as follows: 2. Adjustment software function (1) "Sensitivity" adjustment (2) Gr/Gb compensation adjustment (R/B filter) (3) "Sensitivity ratio" adjustment (4) CCD black point defect compensation (5) CCD white point defect compensation (6) "Sensitivity" and "Sensitivity ratio" reference values calculation (7) "TFT view angle" adjustment (8) CCD-PCB EEPROM flashram up (9) TFT-PCB EEPROM flashram up (10) Reading of RISC version When the memory compression PCB is replaced, perform the followings: Flashram up of EEPROM value of the CCD-PCB, Flashram up of EEPROM value of the TFT-PCB, and Pixel defect (black and white spots) compensation. When the adjustments from (1) to (3) are made, calculate the sensitivity and sensitivity ratio reference values of (6) by using the reference body in advance, then perform the adjustments. 3. Hardware requirements OS Widows98SEWindows2000WindowsMEWindowsXP Japanese or English OS PC CPUPentium or more Memory128MB or more USB1.1 Screen size: 1024768 pixels or more 4. How to set up Create any directory in the harddisc of PC, and copy the following files. D2HIMG.exe Application file STD.DAT Standard file NkdPTP.dllUSB-communication application extension file for WinXP NkdPTPDi.dllUSB-communication application extension file for Win98SE,Win2K WinME Be sure to copy the above files in the same directory. 5. Install USB driver * When this software is used, connect the camera via USB connection and install the USB driver. As for Windows2000, WindowsME, Windows98SE, install the USB driver by using NikonCapture. However, it is NOT necessary to install it in WindowsXP because the OS incorporates the driver. *Before connecting the camera and PC, set USB to "PTP". (Setup menu USB PTP)

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(1) Perform the D70IMG.exe to start up the main screen. (ref. Fig.1 (2) Select ENGLISH / JAPANESE in Language to display the expected menu.ref. Fig.2 (3) Click the desired button to start adjustments. When the adjustments from 1. to 3. are made, calculate to get the Sensitivity and Sensitivity ratio reference values of (7) by using the reference body beforehand, then perform the adjustments. (4) Follow the instructions to be displayed on screen. (5) To complete the procedure, click "QUIT" button or "Close" button at the upper-right corner of the menu.

Fig.1

Fig.2

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specified in the list. Item 1 Sensitivity adjustment

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AC adapter EH-5 and USB cable (mini B type) UC-E4 are used for all adjustments so they are not
New established tool

Required equipment Setting/Remarks 5100K color viewer J63070 Equivalent to luminance LV13 ex-model viewer J63049 is also available.) Luminance meter BM-3000 J63068 Tool lensto fix aperture J61185 Aperture F8 52 mm,7-step light reduction; Use ND filter the packaged product ND81+ND42 5100K color viewer J63070 Equivalent to luminance LV13 ex-model viewer J63049 is also available.) Luminance meter BM-3000 J63068 Tool lensFixed aperture J61185 Aperture F8 SP3 (R filter) J63087 SP1 (B filter J63085 5100K color viewer J63070 ex-model viewer J63049 is also available.) Luminance meter BM-3000 J63068 Tool lensto fix aperture J61185 Equivalent to luminance LV13

2 Gr/Gb compensation adjustment (R/B filter)

3 Sensitivity ratio adjustment

Aperture F8; No filter

4 CCD black point defect compensation

5100K color viewer J63070 Equivalent to luminance LV13 ex-model viewer J63049 is also available.) Luminance meter BM-3000 J63068 Tool lensto fix aperture J61185 Aperture F5.6 Body cap or lens cap Same as "Sensitivity adjustment" None Environmental temperature approx. 20 - 25 No filter when sensitivity ratio reference value is calculated. Only for NTSC (unnecessary for PAL)

5 CCD white point defect compensation 6 Sensitivity, sensitivity ratio reference value calculation 7 TFT view angle adjustment

8 CCD PCB EEPROM flashram None up 9 TFT PCB EEPROM flashram None up 10 Reading of RISC version None

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8. Summary
The summary on each adjustment is as follows:

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(1) Sensitivity adjustment Face the camera to the color viewer of LV13 equiv. putting the ND filter (-7 step) between them, and make an adjustment by changing the ampgain so that G output can fall in the standard range. Adjust the gain value so that the G output average value (Average of Gr/Gb) in the center (300300 pixels) can reach the target output level (approx. 600LSB). The actual adjustment of the gain value is made only under the condition of ISO200 and ISO1600, and the medium sensitivity is calculated by the adjustment values of these 2 conditions. For target output level, use the G output average of sensitivity reference value (ISO200) that was calculated by the reference body.
(2) Gr/Gb compensation adjustment (R/B filter)

Face the camera to the light-emitting box (color viewer) of LV13 equiv. putting the SP3 (R filter)/SP1 (B filter) between them, and make an adjustment so that the output difference in G output average between G-B line and G-R line when the whole screen is divided into areas can fall in the standard range.

(3) Sensitivity ratio adjustment Face the camera to the color viewer of LV13 equiv., and make an adjustment so that the R/G, B/G output becomes the same as the output ratio of the sensitivity ratio reference value that was calculated by the reference body. Adjust only under the condition of ISO200, and use the average value of the center (300 pixels 300 pixels). (4) CCD black point defect compensation When pixels of which the output level is under specified value with LV13 equiv., are detected, rewrite the coordinates of the detected pixels as pixel defect compensation data. (5) CCD white point defect compensation Take a shot on the dark surface. In case the pixel output is found to be beyond the standard value, store the detected pixel coordinate as the pixel defect compensation data. (6) "Sensitivity" and "Sensitivity ratio" reference values calculation Sensitivity reference value calculation By using the reference body, face the camera to the color viewer of LV13 equiv. putting the ND filter (-7 step) between them. Then, store the G output average value of the center (300 pixels 300 pixels) in the STD.DAT file as the sensitivity reference value. Sensitivity ratio reference value calculation By using the reference body, face the camera to the color viewer of LV 13 equiv. (without filter). Then, calculate the sensitivity ratio reference value GR and GB based on the G/R/B output average of the center (300 pixels 300 pixels), and store them in the STD.DAT file. It is necessary to calculate the reference values of "Sensitivity" and "Sensitivity ratio" in order to prevent the color temperature fluctuation caused by color viewer's changes over time from affecting the results of the shooting image adjustment. By using the reference body, calculate the reference values once in about every 3 months, when the fluorescent of the color viewer is replaced.

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VBA10401-R.3623.A (7) TFT view angle adjustment This is for adjusting the display position of TFT. Make an adjustment only for NTSC. (Unnecessary for PAL)

(8) CCD-PCB EEPROM flashram up Copy the EEPROM value of the CCD-PCB into the flash memory of the memory compression PCB (AK PCB). The flashram up is necessary when the memory compression PCB (AK PCB) is replaced. The shooting image-related adjustment values are stored in EEPROM of the CCD-PCB, but the camera does not directly access the CCD-PCB EEPROM. It does read out the value, which is stored in the flash memory of the AK PCB of the memory compression PCB, and go to RAM to operate. Therefore, to reflect the adjustment value, it is necessary to copy the stored value of the CCD-PCB EEPROM into the flash memory. When the shooting image adjustments of each (1) - (3) are completed, the software automatically performs the flashram-up. (9) TFT PCB EEPROM flashram up Copy the EEPROM value of the TFT PCB, as performed in the above CCD-PCB, into the flash memory. It is necessary to flashram up when the TFT PCB is replaced. When the TFT view angle adjustment is completed, the software automatically performs the flashram-up. (10) Reading of RISC version Display the RISC firmware version.

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9. Procedure
9-1. Shooting image adjustment

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Calculate the "Sensitivity" and "Sensitivity ratio" reference values by using the reference body beforehand, then perform the adjustments. (ref. 9-4.) For the shooting image adjustment from (1) to (3), perform all of them in this order. The adjustments from (1) through (3) are all programmed to be executed in serial order. When (1) is completed, the software automatically goes on to the next adjustment. In case adjustments are interrupted by NG, it is possible to continue the adjustments again after NG. As for adjustments that were ended with OK, the storage of adjustment values into EEPROM and the flashram-up are completed. Note: Adjustments are not possible without resetting "Custom setting" of this camera. Before the adjustments, record the details of "Custom setting" set by customers if necessary. Start adjustments Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Reset "Custom setting". Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Set the focus mode to M, exposure mode to M, and the exposure compensation to "0" of the camera. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Set the color viewer luminance to LV13 equiv. (1) Sensitivity adjustment Click "SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT" of the main menu on screen. Attach the tool lens (Aperture F8) and ND filter (ND 8 1+ ND 4 2to the camera. Get the camera closest to the center of the illuminated surface of the color viewer. The adjustment starts. When it is completed, "OK" is displayed. The software automatically goes on to the next adjustment item.
(2) CCD Gr/Gb compensation adjustment (R/B filter)

Click "Gr/Gb COMPENSATION ADJ (G FILTER)" on the menu. Attach the tool lens (Aperture F8) and SP3 (R filter) to the camera. Get the camera closest to the center of the illuminated surface of the color viewer. The adjustment starts. When it is completed, the next instructions are displayed. Attach the tool lens (Aperture F8) and SP1 (B filter) to the camera. Get the camera closest to the center of the illuminated surface of the color viewer. The adjustment starts. When it is completed, "OK" is displayed. The software automatically goes on to the next adjustment. (3) Sensitivity ratio adjustment Click "SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT" of the main menu on screen. Attach the tool lens (Aperture F8) to the camera (without filter). Get the camera closest to the center of the illuminated surface of the color viewer. The adjustment starts. When it is completed, "OK" is displayed.

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9-2. Pixel defect (black spots) compensation Set the color viewer luminance to LV13 equiv. Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Reset "Custom setting". Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Set the focus mode to M, exposure mode to M, and the exposure compensation to "0" of the camera. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Click "CCD BLACK POINT DEFECT COMPENSATION" of the menu on screen. Attach the tool lens (Aperture F5.6) to the camera (without filter). Get the camera closest to the center of the illuminated surface of the color viewer. When the adjustment starts, pixel defects are detected, displaying the number of pixels and addresses. After confirming the above, click "X" button. When it is completed, "OK" is displayed.

Note: In some cases, NG occurs due to dusts on the CCD. Be sure to clean the CCD surface before adjustments.

9-3. Pixel defect (white spots) compensation Check the environmental temperature (approx. 20-25C.). Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Reset "Custom setting". Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Set the focus mode to M, exposure mode to M, and the exposure compensation to "0" of the camera. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Click "CCD WHITE POINT DEFECT COMPENSATION" of the menu on screen. Cap the camera with the body cap or lens cap to shield light from the mount. When the adjustment starts, pixel defects are detected, displaying the number of pixels and addresses. After confirming the above, click "X" button. When it is completed, "OK" is displayed.

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9-4. Sensitivity ratio reference value calculation

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Set the color viewer luminance to LV13 equiv. Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Reset "Custom setting". Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Set the focus mode to M, exposure mode to M, and the exposure compensation to "0" of the camera. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Select "SENSITIVITY, RATIO REFERENCE VALUE CALC" of the menu on screen. The current reference value is displayed on screen. Click "SENSITIVITY, RATIO REFERENCE VALUE CALC". The calculation of the sensitivity reference value starts. The message to set conditions is displayed. Attach the tool lens (Aperture F8) and ND filter (ND 8 1 ND 4 2to the camera. Get the camera closest to the center of the illuminated surface of the color viewer. The adjustment starts. When it is completed, the software goes on to the sensitivity ratio reference value. Attach the tool lens (Aperture F8)(Remove ND filter). The adjustment starts. When it is completed, the sensitivity and sensitivity reference values are stored in the standard setting file (STD, DAT). After this procedure, when the shooting image adjustment is made, the sensitivity and sensitivity ratio that were calculated this time are used. Calculate the sensitivity and sensitivity ratio reference values once in about every 3 months, and when the fluorescent of the color viewer is replaced.

9-4. "TFT view angle" adjustment (only for NTSC; unnecessary for PAL) Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Click "TFT VIEW ANGLE ADJUSTMENT" of the menu on screen. When the adjustment starts, a frame appears in the LCD area of camera. By clicking the "Left", or "Right", or "Up" or "Down" buttons on the window, move the frame from right to left or up and down to prevent the frame from running off the edge of the TFT monitor of the camera.

9-5. CCD-PCB EEPROM flashram up Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Click "CCD PCB EEPROM FLASHRAM UP" of the menu on screen. The adjustment starts. When it is completed, "OK" is displayed.

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9-6. TFT-PCB EEPROM flashram up Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Click "TFT PCB EEPROM FLASHRAM UP" of the menu on screen. The adjustment starts. When it is completed, "OK" is displayed.

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9-7. Reading of RISC version Provide the power for the camera via AC adapter. Set "PTP" mode by Setup menu. Connect the camera and PC via USB cable. Click "READING OF RISC VERSION" of the menu on screen. RISC version is displayed.

10. Procedure for upgrading RISC firmware: After preparing the CF card, copy the latest version ( XXXX. BIN) into the root directory. Insert the CF card, and select "FIRMWARE VERSION" from the SETUP menu. Follow the instructions on screen for version upgrading. It takes approx. 3-4 minutes. Check the version of firmware by "RISC VERSION" of the image adjustment software. Note: In case incorrect files are included in the CF card, the details for upgrading are not displayed even after selecting "FIRMWARE VERSION" from the SETUP menu.

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SW Pop-up detection SW
DGND

WIRING
Yellow
Green
Black
PGND POPDTCT

AF-assist illuminator

Built-in flash tube

Sub PCB

SQ-M

SQ-M

Yellow

Brown

Green

SW Batt.discrimination SW Vpower

OUTA

Blue

Pop-up MG

FPC Top cover FPC

OUT-B

FPC Top cover FPC

DGND

PGND

Shutter PCB
Pop-up MG Pop-up MG

Orange
SD2 SD1 SW

S AGN SP PDA D DK

SW Battery discrimination SW

Gray

Buzzer

Blue
Close SW Open SW
COM VO1 VO2 SW

M
White Puple Pink

Flash control

Main condenser

Black

Red

SQ SQ motor

Blue

Blue

Pink

MC

Tc

PGND

Orange

Black

Yellow

Red

Green

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Black Gray White
Orange
Orange
Black Brown

Xe-

Blue

Tc-

MC

Xe

Brown

Front body FPC

Yellow

OUT-A DGND

VB

SB SB PCB

PGND

VMONGND

V B

SB SB PCB

Brown

PV-SW1
Green

Gray

Main PCB
AF AF motor

PGND4 PGND5

PGND6

FminiSW

A/MSW

AF AF motor

Black

DGND

PV-SW2

Yellow Blue

Vpower PGND3

PGND2

A/M chenge-over SW
Blue

M
Mup-SW DGND SQ-SW
AF AF motor

BAT PGND

DGND
Red

DC/DC DC/DC PCB

DC-IN
Brown
Red
DC-IN

Black

Blue

AP-MG
PGND OUT3

PGND

SD1

Orange

SW Open SW

SD2

DGND

1:Black:GND

OUT4

FminiSW

IF IF PCB

2:Gray:VCC

SQSW
MUPSW

TFT Monitor

PVSW2

TFT TFT TFT PCB

APMG2

DGND
APMG1
DGND
PVSW1

MC MC PCB

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Battery contact

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TOOLS
Tool No. J61205 Name of tool Camera communication tool J15411 AE CCD AE CCD positioning tool J15410 Infinity focus adjustment screen J18362 Reflection mirror J18361 Inspection and adjustment software for CAMERA J65058 Inspection and adjustment software for IMAGING J18344 AF adjusting chart J18230 Yaw,Pitch adjustment tool J15259 AF adjusting tool J15280 Lens holder J15264 Illumination box for AF adjustment J18266 Z adjustment lens (For 1m)

NEWTOOL

Others

FORD100

FORF5,F100,F90,F90X

FORF5,F100

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NEWTOOL
Tool No. J19109 Name of tool 1 MC-31 Others

J19123

1 Shutter Tester EF-1CE KYORITSU ELECTRIC

-8000 usable

J19002

LT-500S Back focus collimator LT-500S

19110 usable 19110

J18324

Sub mirror angle adjustment tool

FORF5,F100,F80,F65

J18037

Optical parallel

J18004

Aperture lever positioning gauge

J19004-1

Dial indicator and Stand

J18001-1

Body back focus gauge

J19001

F=600mm CollimatorF=600mm

J18010

50/1.8 InfinityStandeardLens50/1.8

J18267

Lens AF50/1.4D

J15274

J15264 Chart board for J15264

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NEWTOOL
Tool No. Name of tool Others

J61197

Battery tool

FOR D100

J61185

D1 Standard lens

FOR D1,D2H

J18191

ND filter 8X

FOR D2H

J18358

4 ND filter 4X

It uses by two pieces J63049 J63049 usable

J63070

Color Viewer

J63068

BM-3000 Luminance Meter BM-3000

J63085

SP1 (75X75MM) Filter SP1 (75X75MM)

FOR D2H

J63087

SP3 (75X75MM) Filter SP3 (75X75MM)

FOR D2H

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NEWTOOL
Tool No. OS-30MF Name of tool DRY SURF OS-30MF(OIL BARRIER) Others

LEN317A

Grease LEN317A
EDB0011 1401C Screw lock 1401C Cemedain 8008(BLACK) DRY SURF MZ-800S Crazyglue Flash Meter
Digitalmeter AC adapter EH-5

C-8008B

MZ-800S

RJ is Not available RJ is Not available RJ is Not available RJ is Not available RJ is Not available RJ is Not available RJ is Not available RJ is Not available

USB cableUC-E4 Personal computer 10 5 ) Power supply(10V 5A) 1.5mm HEX.KEY WRENCH ( 1.5mm)

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